We're nearly halfway through the regular season, and we're starting to see some separation at the top, with a ton of parity in the middle, leaving the bottom teams still with a reasonable shot at making a run. Let's see what the Power Rankings say:
1. Zimmerman Telegraph-Shane Sandri (35.5 Points)
Shane moves to 7-1, but it wasn't easy. For much of the week, it looked like Kyle might get that coveted second win. Nevertheless, Shane prevailed, putting up yet another 1000-point week in the process. He continues to prove he is the class of Division 2, and he's proving to be a very real threat to every team in the league.
2. The Bryce Is Right-Andrew Blum (33.5 Points)
Andrew continues to prove that he is going to do some damage all season. However, Shane continues to outpace him just a bit. Both teams have proven to be incredible talents this season, and this could be a great potential match-up come playoff time.
3. Albuquerque Isotopes-Josh Blum (32 Points)
It was a ridiculous week this week for Josh. From the outset, Randy just didn't stand a chance, and it ended with a nearly 1250 point week for Josh. The win puts him right in the mix with Randy (As well as keeps him close to Andrew) near the top of Division 1, and his team seems to be hitting its stride now.
4. And Another One Bites The DL-Randy Blum (31.5 Points)
Randy had a rough week this week, and not just because Josh was on fire. He ended up with the second lowest point total of the week, and it cost him in the Power Rankings. He still holds strong at 5-3, but he will be looking for a strong return to the win column this week.
5. A New Era-Austin Drake (22.5 Points)
The drop-off from the Top 4 to the bottom six is pretty clear right now. There is definitely some potential in the lower tier, but it hasn't taken off quite yet. Austin, however, gets himself back on the winning side, and he continues to be an intriguing team with major potential to win every single week. He continues to be a team to keep an eye on.
6. The Fresh "Prince"-Scott Stepaniak (19.5 Points)
Scott's team is quite similar to Austin's. He's got tons of potential, and he can never be taken lightly. The record doesn't look terrific right now, but if he keeps going like he is, that should change in the coming weeks.
7. How I Met Yu's Mother-Brian Rossen (16.5 Points)
Brian had a brutal week, barely getting over the 700 point mark. He suffers another loss, and his team continues to be questionable. However, don't count him out anytime soon. He will compete, and he will win his fair share of matches.
8. LC Legend-Kyle Trondle (11.5 Points)
Kyle just can't catch a break. He's 1-7, and he probably should be (At least) 3-5. The underlying numbers continue to say that he should be better than this, and because of that, I wouldn't take him lightly.
9. ThE RoUnD MoUnD Of ReBoUnD-Ervin Demirasi (10 Points)
I just don't know how Ervin keeps doing it. On the opposite end of the luck spectrum from Kyle, Ervin should probably be the 1-7 team. And yet, he manages to get back to .500 this week, and he's in a good position at 4-4 now. If he continues to hover around .500, he might just make the playoffs on luck alone.
10. No More Haren Addiction-Andy Ashbaugh (7.5 Points)
Andy's team has looked better in recent weeks. However, he continues to be outmatched by his opponents each week, and it continues to show in the Power Rankings. Until he changes something, he's unlikely to make a run at anything.
Looking forward to Week 9, we get some great divisional match-ups. The match of the week is probably #3 Albuquerque Isotopes (5-3) taking on #6 The Fresh "Prince" (3-5). The Week 1 match-up did not disappoint, with Scott taking the win on the final day. The rematch should be equally as entertaining.
We also get a match between #1 Zimmerman Telegraph (7-1) and #5 A New Era (3-5), where a win would mean big things for Austin. #2 The Bryce Is Right (7-1) gets what, at first glance, seems like a cake match-up, taking on #10 No More Haren Addiction (2-6). #4 And Another One Bites The DL (5-3) goes up against #7 How I Met Yu's Mother (3-5) in the week's lone inter-division match-up. And finally, #8 LC Legend (1-7) desperately searches for win #2 against what should be the perfect opponent, #9 ThE RoUnD Of ReBoUnD (4-4).
Until next week, good luck to all!
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